FY27 PROFESSIONAL RECRUITMENT SERVICES FOR TOWN OF BARNSTABLE CHIEF OF POLICE POSITION

Project Description: The Town of Barnstable seeks to engage the services of a professional search firm or consultant to assist the Town by administering the recruitment and selection process for the position of Chief of Police. This position is not covered by the Massachusetts Civil Service System.
RFP documents are available online only at the Town of Barnstable Procurement Portal: https://townofbarnstable.bonfirehub.com on August 10, 2026, at 12:00 Noon. The last day to submit questions is no later than 12:00 Noon on August 17, 2026. Proposals are due in the Procurement Portal at link above no later than 12:00 Noon on August 26, 2026. Only proposals received online through the Town’s Procurement Portal will be accepted. It is the Bidders’ sole responsibility to familiarize themselves with the Online Procurement Portal requirements and submission process. The opening of the responses is not public.
This solicitation is conducted in accordance with the provisions of Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 30B. The Town reserves the right to reject any or all proposals when it deems it to be in the best interest of the Town.